Do some kinds of video games cause violence? Scientific studies do not suggest a link. But the idea that there is a link between violent video games and violent acts reappeared following the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, last weekend. An online statement thought to be written by the El Paso gunman mentioned the video game “Call of Duty”.
On Monday, President Donald Trump said that “terrifying video games” contribute to a “glorification of violence”. American politicians have long made similar statements. Benjamin Burroughs is a professor of media at the University of Las Vegas. He said that there is no linkage to gun violence, when mentioning video games. Burroughs pointed out that some studies show a short-term increase in aggressive thoughts and feelings after playing video games, but nothing that rises to the level of violence. “Plenty of gamers get upset when they lose or feel the game was ‘cheating’, but it doesn’t lead to violent outputs,” Burroughs stressed.
In 2006, a small study by researchers at Indiana University found that teenagers who played violent video games showed higher levels of emotional arousal（激发）—strong emotions like anger or fear. The teenagers also showed less activity in the parts of the brain associated with the ability to plan，control and direct thoughts and behavior.
Patrick Markey，the psychology professor，found in his research that men who commit severe acts of violence actually play violent video games less than the average male. Another study by Markey and other researchers showed that violence tends to go down when a new violent movie or video game comes out. One possible explanation is that people are at home playing the game or in theaters watching the movie. Markey believes that video games might excite people, but they do not change who people are. “It is like going to see a sad movie,” Markey said of playing video games. “It might make you cry but it doesn’t make you clinically depressed,” he said.
1.Why is the mass shooting in EI Paso, Texas mentioned in the first paragraph?
A.To show the necessity of scientific studies.
B.To support the writer’s own viewpoint.
C.To show the seriousness of violent acts.
D.To serve as evidence for the assumption.
2.What are the similarities between Benjamin Burroughs and Patrick Markey?
A.Both are specialists in psychology in the USA.
B.Both acknowledge video game roused emotional change.
C.Both present their ideas through doing research.
D.Both worry about the potential dangers caused by video games.
3.What can be learned about the research in 2006?
A.Teenagers tested in it become more emotional.
B.Its findings set alarm for young video game players.
C.Teenagers mentioned in it mainly come from Indiana.
D.Its researchers are strongly for banning video games.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Violence—a by-product of video games.
B.Video games—the cause of violence or not.
C.Video games—the promoter of the mass shoot.
D.Violence—a threat for game players or not.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题
Do some kinds of video games cause violence? Scientific studies do not suggest a link. But the idea that there is a link between violent video games and violent acts reappeared following the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, last weekend. An online statement thought to be written by the El Paso gunman mentioned the video game “Call of Duty”.
On Monday, President Donald Trump said that “terrifying video games” contribute to a “glorification of violence”. American politicians have long made similar statements. Benjamin Burroughs is a professor of media at the University of Las Vegas. He said that there is no linkage to gun violence, when mentioning video games. Burroughs pointed out that some studies show a short-term increase in aggressive thoughts and feelings after playing video games, but nothing that rises to the level of violence. “Plenty of gamers get upset when they lose or feel the game was ‘cheating’, but it doesn’t lead to violent outputs,” Burroughs stressed.
In 2006, a small study by researchers at Indiana University found that teenagers who played violent video games showed higher levels of emotional arousal（激发）—strong emotions like anger or fear. The teenagers also showed less activity in the parts of the brain associated with the ability to plan，control and direct thoughts and behavior.
Patrick Markey，the psychology professor，found in his research that men who commit severe acts of violence actually play violent video games less than the average male. Another study by Markey and other researchers showed that violence tends to go down when a new violent movie or video game comes out. One possible explanation is that people are at home playing the game or in theaters watching the movie. Markey believes that video games might excite people, but they do not change who people are. “It is like going to see a sad movie,” Markey said of playing video games. “It might make you cry but it doesn’t make you clinically depressed,” he said.
1.Why is the mass shooting in EI Paso, Texas mentioned in the first paragraph?
A.To show the necessity of scientific studies.
B.To support the writer’s own viewpoint.
C.To show the seriousness of violent acts.
D.To serve as evidence for the assumption.
2.What are the similarities between Benjamin Burroughs and Patrick Markey?
A.Both are specialists in psychology in the USA.
B.Both acknowledge video game roused emotional change.
C.Both present their ideas through doing research.
D.Both worry about the potential dangers caused by video games.
3.What can be learned about the research in 2006?
A.Teenagers tested in it become more emotional.
B.Its findings set alarm for young video game players.
C.Teenagers mentioned in it mainly come from Indiana.
D.Its researchers are strongly for banning video games.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Violence—a by-product of video games.
B.Video games—the cause of violence or not.
C.Video games—the promoter of the mass shoot.
D.Violence—a threat for game players or not.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Almost 90% of the most popular video games contain violence, and much of ________ is extremely violent.
A. which B. it C. them D. those
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Almost 90% of the most popular video games contain violence, and ________ of it is extremely violent.
A．nothing B．much
C．none D．many
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
----Many online games are full of violence, which do harm to the development of the children.
----And that’s _______ my concern lies.
A. what B. which C. where D. that
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
----Many online games are full of violence, which do harm to the development of the children.
----And that’s _______ my concern lies.
A．what B．which C．where D．that
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Here are some of the most common causes of fatigue, and what you can do about them.
Inadequate Sleep. If you don’t get enough sleep you’ll be tired but it’s rare that busy people get enough sleep. When there aren’t enough hours in the day to do everything, something has to give, and that’s usually sleep. Don’t fool yourself that you can get by on five or six hours of sleep a night. Most people need at least eight hours and some even more.
Hormone Imbalances. Thyroid disease is extremely common today, especially among young women and the elderly. As common as thyroid disease is, its symptoms are so similar to so many other ailments that it often goes unnoticed by both doctors and patients. If you’re suffering from fatigue, get your thyroid hormone levels checked.
Food Allergies. You may be allergic to common foods like dairy, eggs, nuts, wheat, corn, chocolate, or coffee. If you suffer from coughing or wheezing, digestive problems, headaches, muscle aches or joint pain, itching and skin problems, in addition to fatigue, try cutting out each of these foods for a week to see if you feel better without it. Also, don’t eat excessive amounts of any particular food during any one day.
Environmental Toxins. Fatigue may result from our polluted environment. If, in addition to fatigue, you suffer from headaches, allergies or respiratory problems, you may be absorbing airborne toxins. Check the ventilation system in your home and office. Buy houseplants, air filters, and water filters for your home. If you’re working in a “sick” building you may have to look for another job.
Couch Potato Syndrome. Fifty percent of depression and fatigue can be caused by inactivity. For an energy boost, do anything that gets you moving for 20 to 30 minutes a day.
Anemia. Anemia can be a hidden disease in women. If you’re tired for no known reason, have your total iron count taken. Sometimes, even though your blood count may show a normal level of red blood cells, you may still be deficient in iron. If your iron count is low, you may need supplements.
Cigarette Smoking. Cigarettes are an enormous energy drain. They rob the body’s cells of oxygen and produce carbon monoxide poisoning.
Too Much Coffee. If you drink a lot of coffee in the effort to beat fatigue, in the long run you’ll be even more tired. Coffee gives you a temporary lift at the cost of long-term energy.
Poor Nutrition. The typical American diet, high in refined foods and animal fat, supplies inadequate nutrients and drains energy. Switch to a diet low in animal protein and saturated fat and high in fruits, vegetables, grains and beans. Cut out highly processed foods. Take vitamins.
62. What does the underlined word “fatigue” mean?
A. tiredness B. weakness C. sickness D. laziness
63. Couch potato syndrome has something to do with ______.
A. potato B. couch C. energy D. inactivity
64. According to the passage, you can infer that ______.
A. you can always do with five or six hours of sleep a night.
B. fifty percent of depression and fatigue can be caused by inactivity.
C. it’s easier for women to catch thyroid disease or anemia.
D. the more coffee you drink, the less tired you are.
65. Which of the following is NOT one of the causes of fatigue according to the passage?
A. Polluted environment. B. Cigarette smoking. C. Low iron count.
D. A diet low in animal protein and saturated fat and high in fruits, vegetables, grains and beans.
高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
Anger at the practice of demanding dowries, which can lead to violence against brides, has caused a takeoff of "Angry Birds" called "Angry Brides" that aims to highlight the illegal practice still common in many South Asian countries.
Dowries -- such as jewelry, clothes, cars and money -- are traditionally given by the bride's family to the groom and his parents to ensure she is taken care of in her new home.
The custom was outlawed more than five decades ago. But it is still widely practiced, with the groom's family demanding even more money after marriage, leading to mental and physical abuse that can drive the woman to suicide.
"The Angry Brides game is our way of throwing a spotlight on the nuisance (陋习) of dowry," said Ram Bhamidi, senior vice president and head of online marketing for Shaadi.com, a matrimonial (婚姻的) website with two million members.
"According to a 2007 study, there is a dowry-related death every four hours in India. We condemn this and have consistently run campaigns on social media to help create awareness of the issue."
The name of the app, available on the group's home page, is a spinoff from the globally popular "Angry Birds" game. Its home page shows a red-clad, eight-armed woman resembling a powerful female Hindu goddess. Underneath, there is a caption: "A woman will give you strength, care and all the love you need ... NOT dowry!"
To play the game, users have to try and hit three dodging grooms -- a pilot, builder and doctor. There is a wide array of weapons to choose from, including a stiletto shoe, a frying pan, broomstick, tomato and loafer.
Each groom has a price tag, starting at 1.5 million rupees ($29,165). Every time the player hits a groom, his value decreases and money is added to the player's Anti-Dowry Fund, which is saved posted on their Facebook page.
"Since we launched the game last week, more than 270,000 people have liked the app. Both men and women seem to be playing it," said Bhamidi.
1.What caused "Angry Brides" to appear online?
A．Women's rights' being seriously abused．
B．Anger at the practice of demanding dowries．
C．The bride's giving a great many dowries．
D．The popularity of Angry Birds online．
2.Which of the following is True about "Dowries"?
A．The custom of giving dowries has been in practice for five decades．
B．Lack of abundant dowries may lead to the bride's being in violence．
C．The illegal practice of dowries is still popular in many African countries．
D．More dowries the bride gives mean a high social status of her family．
3.The underlined word "spinoff” probably means_____________．
A．relation B．connection C．copy D．fake
4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the game "Angry Brides"?
A．There are a variety of weapons to choose from．
B．Ram Bhamidi thinks highly of the game．
C．Men players don't find the game enjoyable．
D．The game character looks like a Hindu goddess．
5.What is the text mainly about?
A．Women's unfair treatment in the marriage．
B．The popularity of the game "Angry Brides"．
C．The groom's demanding too many dowries．
D．How to build an equal relation in the marriage．
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Up till now, there has been no scientific evidence about ________ caused the death of dinosaurs.
A. what is it that B. what it was that C. it was what D. what is it
高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
--- Would you like me to do some shopping for you?
--- That’s very kind of you for your ____.
A. offer B. service C. point D. suggestion
高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
— If you like I can do some shopping for you.
— That’s very kind of you for your ______.
A. service B. offer C. point D. suggestion
高三英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析